Camping at State Forest

We finally were able to go camping! Many campgrounds didn't open until recently because of all the snow we got this year. We drove over to State Forest State Park through the Poudre Canyon. The drive was gorgeous! The kids were so excited. We got plenty of fishing, hiking, and campfires in during the three days we were there. Jim, Brenda, Hayden, and Hayden's friend Harper met us up there on Saturday and stayed a night. We had a great time with them and Reagan was so excited to be with her Auntie Brenda again. Reagan thinks Brenda is pretty darn cool:-)

A girl and her favorite man in the whole, wide world... Daddy:-)

I wonder what he was thinking about??

Rewind 10 years and this is the very thing that made me giddy about Ryan. The only thing missing is his Carhartt jeans;-)

Poor Lillie. Not long after we arrived, she either got bitten or stuck her nose in something that her face really didn't like. Honestly, I couldn't help but laugh because she looked just like a bloodhound! A benadryl fixed her up quick though:-)

See? Just fine:-)

The kids loved gathering wood for the campfire.

Start. Start. Start.

For some reason, Hunter is intrigued by the most dangerous things. Water and now fire!!

The full moon was amazing!

Hayden

Daddy helping Reagan flyfish.

The kids wore Brenda out with all the "bike ride mountains" (mountain bike riding)they went on.

Brenda and Jim's Scamp. Doesn't it look just like the old Mickey Mouse camper? Brenda asked Reagan if she wanted to stay with them for the night and Reagan replied "Umm... no. Your camper is too small." I guess she's a camping diva just like her momma.

The kids really wanted to feel a fish. Ryan caught this one and Reagan promptly named it Copper. Not sure where that name came from but good pick!

I wish I had video of how Reagan would cast her line with her little fishing pole. She did her best to mimic Daddy and I think she did just wonderfully:-) I think she is the future fly-fishergirl in the family.

Fourth of July, 2011

We spent our Fourth of July at the Eddy's house for a bbq and fireworks. They live in the country so we are able to get away with a lot more than we would on Sunshine Way:-) Their family was there along with Ronda and her family. I think it's safe to say that it was one of the best Fourth of July holidays we've had.

Julie & Ronda

Reagan and Hope with Hope's kitties Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Yes, Snow White is the black one:-)

Hunter doing what he loves most!

Hope, Tyler, & Reagan chowing down.

All the boys playing croquet. I really wish there was a picture of me kicking booty playing tennis!!

Reagan & Sleeping Beauty

This is how she held her sparklers...with both ears covered:-)

Kenny Chesney!

Friday, July 8th, we went to see Kenny Chesney at Red Rocks with our good friends Jaime, Susan, Damon, & Julie. Words truly cannot describe what an awesome time we had. One of the best things about concerts at Red Rocks is the tailgating you get to do beforehand. It's pure entertainment to sit there and people-watch. I even witnessed my first in-person planker (see below)!! Uncle Kracker and Grace Potter opened for him. I had no idea who Grace Potter was until I heard Kenny's song "You and Tequila" which I LOVE! Needless to say, she is amazing and just a tad gorgeous! Oh.. and the best part! It rained like mad for the first part of the concert!! It was A.W.E.S.O.M.E.!!!!

Us lovely ladies

Here's the planker!

I guess the rain made me very, very happy:-)

Gotta love Ryan's poncho. Of course he would be prepared with a hunting one!

Damon and Julie. Good times!

Susan and Jaime... in their FULL body ponchos!!! Always the prepared ones I tell ya!

Goooooood margaritas....

Vacation Bible School

Hunter and Reagan were able to attend Vacation Bible School this year! That is definitely bittersweet for me. It's great that they are getting old enough to participate in all the fun camps but it is NOT great that they are getting old enough to participate in all the fun camps:-(

Something tells me they weren't too thrilled with getting their pictures taken...

Okay, I think I'll be back in order now. Maybe....

First Firestation Visit

Ronda and I took the kids to our local fire station (in March..haha!!) for their monthly storybook reading. The only problem was that we showed up on the wrong day!! I wish I could express on here the laugh that is coming out of me right now. LOL just doesn't do it justice!! The firefighters were so nice though and invited us in for our own tour. I was seriously mortified. I get embarrassed about things but this deal really made me want to dig a big hole and climb right in.

Anyhoo... the kids had an awesome time!!!

Brady (Amy T's little guy), Trevor, Hunter, & Reagan

I have to say... I'm not sure who put Hunter's shoes one because I KNOW I would not have put those socks on with those shoes!!

No storybook reading but they did get coloring books and pencils!

Disney's Princesses on Ice

This one is way behind;-) We went to see Disney's Princesses on Ice in April. Reagan was in heaven! She didn't take her eyes off the show for the entire time. Next time I'll definitely spring for seats that are closer!!

Tyler and Reagan. We went out to dinner before the show.

She was SOOOOO excited!!!

This is exactly how she looked the entire time.

She's got it!

I adore this picture. She dressed herself this day and notice everything is pink. It blows me away how I have such a girly girl. Whenever we go to stores she HAS to look at clothes and shoes and she lets me know that all while she's holding her hand on her hip! It's just amazes me how kids are pretty much born with their traits. For those of you who know me, I'm not much for looking at clothes and shoes. I know, I know... that may come as a shock to some;-)

Oh how I LOVE THIS GIRL!!!!